This document provides information on the Panasonic AG-HMC151 memory card camera-recorder, including: 1) It records to SD memory cards in the AVCHD format and includes editing software. A 3-year warranty is also available. 2) It features functions from Panasonic's DVX100 tape-based camcorders adapted for tapeless recording, including a 28mm wide-angle lens. 3) Recording to reusable SD cards provides cost savings over tapes through reduced media, editing, and maintenance costs. This also has environmental benefits through lower power usage and less waste.

1. AG-HMC151
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
* Memory card
not included
Bundled* with
EDIUS Neo 2 Booster
nonlinear editing software
* Limited time offer. The package
model number is AG-HMC151EU.
AVCCAM 3-Year Warranty Repair Program*
* AG-HMC151 users qualify for a 3-year warranty on repairs.
Visit the website for details: <www.panasonic.biz/sav/pass_e>

2. High Image Quality and
Advanced Functions
in an AVCCAM
Camcorder
with Easy
Mobility
and Solid-
State
Reliability
AG-HMC151 features highly-acclaimed functions for the popular AG-DVX100 Series of DV-tape
based camcorders to tapeless HD recording. Using the cost-saving AVCHD format to record onto
SDHC or SD Memory Card media, the AG-HMC151 produces exceptional images and responds
to creative production needs. It also features a 28mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens
— widest in a professional camera of this class — and a 1/3 inch 16:9 progressive CCD.
It further enhances image quality by adding a higher-quality PH mode to the clean, extended-
time recording abilities of the AVCHD format. The AG-HMC151 handles full pixel (1920 x
1080/1280 x 720) 24p, 25p, and 30p progressive recording, and includes cinelike gamma
and other versatile functions to meet the special needs of creative image production.

3. SD Memory Card Recorder: Lower Operating Costs, Better for the Environment
The SD Memory Card Helps Preserve the Environment
SD Reduces Total Cost of Ownership with Its Reusability and Low Power Consumption
(1) Faster, easier editing because digitisation is not necessary The SDHC/SD Memory Card media for the AVCCAM camcorder is totally free
(2) Lower media costs because memory cards are reusable from abrasion and dropout. There is no drive mechanism required, as there is for
(3) Lower maintenance costs because there is no moving mechanism tape and disc-based recorders, so power consumption is low and size and weight
are reduced. Malfunctions are less likely to occur,
By reducing editing, media and maintenance costs, and there is no need to replace heads or transport Reuse
AVCCAM can help improve your bottom line. Users can components. This translates into lower costs and Initialisation
also take advantage of a special 3-year free-repair service easier maintenance, greater energy savings, and less
Recording
program that Panasonic offers for AVCCAM equipment. waste when the unit is eventually disposed of. All of SD Memory Card
these features help to conserve the environment.

4. A Camera Block with the Same Design as P2 HD Broadcast Systems Boosts the Quality of HD Images
28mm Wide-Angle, 13X Zoom Leica Dicomar® HD Lens New Progressive CCD Raises Sensitivity and Lowers Noise and Smear
The 1/3 inch 16:9 progressive
CCD on the AG-HMC151 further
raises image quality. It combines a
significantly improved S/N ratio
and better low-light performance
ø 53mm
Light axis than previous models. Backed by
a high-performance digital signal
processor, the CCD brings higher
quality to HD images to meet the
Configuration of the 13-power zoom lens demands of broadcasters and
high-end video producers.
The wide-angle zoom lens that became so popular in the HVX200
Series has been downsized, lightened, and further widened in this 13X High-Resolution Native Progressive 1080/50p* Scan
zoom lens. The new lens structure combines 13 lens elements in 10 Progressive to interlace conversion, cross conversion and down
groups, with 3 aspherical lenses. The diameter of the front lens element conversion all start with the 1080/50p scan. That initial 1080p native
has been reduced from 67 to 53.2 mm, while still achieving a 28mm progressive scan offers the highest level of vertical resolution possible at
wide angle (35mm equivalent), the widest of the class.* this level of camera. Keep in mind that the camera does not record this
The new lens covers most shooting situations without requiring a wide- signal but uses it as a basis for all captures. The result is an HD or SD
angle conversion lens. Its minimum object distance (MOD) of about 0.6 recording with a level of image quality that cannot be matched by
meter at the telephoto setting helps to maximize the handheld electronically processed scans.
camcorder’s inherent mobility. * In 50Hz mode.
The same cam-driven zoom ring that was so popular in previous models DSP with 14 Bit A/D Conversion and 19 Bit Processing
ensures accurate zooming. The Leica Dicomar lens incorporates Leica The digital signal processor
optical technology and know-how throughout. A multi-coating process developed for the AG-HMC151’s
minimizes flare and ghosting. This results in sharp, crisp, beautifully video signals uses 14 bit A/D
rendered images with delicate nuances and exceptional shading. conversion and 19 bit inner
*HD camcorders with integrated lens and 1/3 inch CCD, as of Jan. 2010 (according to a processing to attain
Panasonic survey)
unprecedented accuracy. It is
from this capture that all other
signals are made. The DSP
performs a variety of adjustments,
including eight types of gamma
settings, for each of the R, G and
B channels. It also converts the signals to HD or SD format. With a
performance equivalent to the processors used in many higher-end HD
Image of an angle of view equivalent to 32.5 mm Image of an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm cameras, this DSP delivers beautiful images in all video formats.

5. Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) 7-Mode Gamma for Richer Gradation
Panasonic’s advanced OIS dramatically reduces the blurring caused by Drawing on technologies developed for the VariCam, Panasonic has
hand-held camera work. Optical processing with an automatic equipped the AG-HMC151 with advanced gamma functions that
correction function helps assure consistently clear, sharp images. address seven different shooting scenarios and enhance your creative
abilities. This includes the cinelike gamma, which produces the
Dynamic Range Stretch (DRS) characteristic warm tone of film recordings.
In scenes with mixed contrast, such as when panning from indoors to
outdoors, the DRS function automatically suppresses blocked shadows
and blown highlights. A gamma curve and knee slope are estimated to
match the contrast of each pixel, and applied in real time. When dark,
bright, and intermediate shades are all contained in the same scene, this
produces excellent gradation for each shade and minimizes blocked
shadows and blown highlights. The images that result are enhanced by
a visually wide dynamic range.
Image with VIDEO GAMMA Image with CINE-LIKE GAMMA
Blocked shadows are suppressed.
AG-HMC151 Gamma Modes
HD NORM: Suitable for HD recording
LOW: Works to flatten out a high contrast scene
SD NORM: Normal setting for SD
(this was available in the DVX100 series)
HIGH: Provides more contrast and color gradation
B.PRESS: Provides more contrast and blacks in low contrast scenes
CINE-LIKE-D: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize dynamic range
CINE-LIKE-V: The Cine-Like mode shifted to prioritize contrast
Image with DRS OFF Image with DRS ON
Advanced Image Adjustments Built-In
• Matrix setting including a Cinelike mode
• Adjustable H detail level, V detail level, detail coring and skin detail
• Adjustable chroma level, chroma phase, color temp and master
pedestal
• Knee point settings: Auto, Low, Mid and High
Blown highlights are suppressed. • User files (with sets of camera settings) can be transferred to an SD
Memory Card and shared with other cameras
Shown above is a sample of operation styles.

6. High-Quality AVCHD Recording, Plus the Professional PH Mode Boosts the Quality of HD Images
Comparison of HD Recording Formats
HDV AVCHD
Pixel (H x V) 1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Compression Method MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
AVCHD Format for High-
Quality, Efficient HD
Recording
Panasonic AVCCAM
camcorders use the AVCHD
format for tapeless recording
with high image quality and
low bit rates. This format
complies with the latest
H.264 motion image
compression standard, and
employs the High Profile
standard to improve
compression efficiency.
Featuring twice the
compression efficiency of
HDV (MPEG-2), the
AG-HMC151 achieves
extended HD recording.
The following four new
technologies make this
possible.
Sample comparison: When a flash causes large contrast differences and reduces depth perception, HDV shows considerable block noise, while AVCHD in the
PH mode minimize break-up.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Technologies accuracy of motion compensation to boost the quality of fast-motion
images while increasing compression efficiency.
Intra-Frame Prediction Loop Filter Prevents the Propagation of Compression Distortion
This process generates predictive pixels based on the adjacent pixels Because MPEG-2 uses a decoding image that contains compression-
within each frame. It then selects the optimal predictive mode. The induced block distortion as a reference image for motion
generated predictive image is subtracted from the original input image, compensation, it exhibits residual distortion — even within the same
and the residual data is compressed and recorded at a low bit rate. frame — when a large amount of block distortion is generated.
The entire process is conducted within the frame, so prediction MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 detects block distortion in the decoding image
accuracy remains high even with fast-motion images. and removes it with a context-adaptive filter that functions according
Variable Block Size Motion Compensation to the degree of distortion. This prevents the propagation of block
In contrast with MPEG-2, in which inter-frame compression based on distortion by keeping the reference image clean at all times.
the correlation between adjacent frames uses fixed blocks of 16 x 16
pixels, AVCHD divides the blocks into multi-sizes as small as 4 x 4
pixels. In this method, it is able to use large blocks to process images
that show only slight changes on the screen, and smaller blocks to
process images that have considerable change. This raises the
MPEG-2 (fixed block size)
Blocks of the same size are used to process parts both with and without motion.
MPEG-2 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
New CABAC Entropy Encoding
16×16
The AVCHD format uses CABAC (Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic
Coding) for its variable-length encoding. Compared with the variable-
length encoding of MPEG-2, in which the compression efficiency is
greatly affected by subject type, CABAC provides lossless
compression with constantly high efficiency and no distortion for
virtually all subject types. Because MPEG-2 compresses and converts
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (variable block size)
data according to the standard's fixed conversion rules, the
Block size is precisely varied to match the size of the moving part contained in each block.
compression efficiency may drop for image types other than those that
were considered when the standard was established. In place of fixed
conversion rules, CABAC provides the best possible conversion
16×16 16×8 8×16 8×8
method by constantly optimizing and automatically tracking the image
that is being processed, in parallel with the compression process.
8×8 8×4 4×8 4×4

7. Recording Format*1 50 Hz 59.94 Hz Recording Image Size Bit Rate Max. Recording Time
Mode (H x V) (Average) with a 32GB SDHC
1080 1080/50i 1080/60i Memory Card
PH Mode 1920 x 1080 Approx. 21 Mbps Approx. 180 minutes
1080 1080/30p (over 60i) 1280 x 720 (Average),
1080/25p (over 50i) Max 24Mbps
(only PH mode) 1080/24p (Native)*2
HA Mode 1920 x 1080 Approx. 17 Mbps Approx. 240 minutes
720/60p HG Mode 1920 x 1080 Approx. 13 Mbps Approx. 320 minutes
720 720/50p
720/30p (over 60p)
(only PH mode) 720/25p (over 50p) HE Mode 1440 x 1080 Approx. 6 Mbps Approx. 720 minutes
720/24p (Native)*2
*1: 24p=23.98p, 30p=29.97p, 60p=59.94p and 60i=59.94i *2: In the Native mode, AG-HMC151 record only active frames.
*Important notice: Either 50Hz contents or 59.94Hz contents can be recorded on a single SD Memory Card. It’s impossible to record both on a single SD Memory card. If
the system frequency of the camera is changed, the SD Memory Card need to be changed or formatted with the current SYSTEM FREQ settings. When an SD Memory Card
is formatted, all data recorded on the card will be erased and will not be restorable. Save all important data to your computer.
Large-Capacity SDHC Memory Cards Enable Extended-Time Recording Versatile Solid-State Recording Functions
SDHC Memory Cards are available with up to 32 GB of memory. • Shot mark: Allows convenient OK or NG marking, and
Combined with a maximum data transfer speed of 22 MB/s,* this can be added to each clip during or after recording.
makes PC data transfers easy and effortless. SDHC Memory Cards also • Pre-rec: While in standby mode, you can continuously store,
feature excellent durability, with an operating temperature range of and subsequently record, up to 3 seconds. This helps to ensure
−25° to 85°C. Using the high compression efficiency of the AVCHD that you always get the shot you want.
format, up to 720 minutes** of HD data can be recorded onto a single • Index: Scenes can be marked with up to 100 index flags per clip.
SDHC Memory Card. • Rec check: You can check the end of the most recently recorded
* Data transfer speed varies depending on the usage of SD devices. The speed given here is the clip with one-touch ease.
maximum speed according to Panasonic specifications. • Last clip delete: Only the most recently recorded clip is deleted
** In HE (extended time) mode using a 32-GB SDHC Memory Card. A Class 4 or higher SDHC or SD
Memory Card is required for PH and HA mode recording. Use a Class 2 or higher SDHC or SD Memory
with this one-touch function, adding practical convenience to everyday
Card for other modes. (Panasonic SDHC Memory Cards are recommended.) operation. It can be assigned as a
User button function if desired.
Professional PH Mode — High-End Standard for the AVCHD Format • Time stamp: The date and time
The AG-HMC151 features the image-enhancing PH mode that can be stamped onto recorded
Panasonic developed exclusively for AVCCAM camcorders. Designed images. Commonly used for
for professional image production, this mode lets you record 1080p or recording evidentiary depositions
720p progressive images in addition to 1080i from the AG-HMC151’s and procedures.
1920 x 1080 full pixel HD images. The multi-slice feature of the PH Time stamp
mode also helps to speed up processing by nonlinear editors that are
equipped with multi-core CPUs, by using parallel processing to take full
advantage of the CPU power.
Professional-Level Audio with XLR Line/Mic In
The AG-HMC151 comes equipped with a built-in stereo microphone
and with XLR-type audio input terminals (2 channels, mic/line
switchable, +48V compatible) on the rear panel. You can switch audio
channels 1 and 2 separately to either line or front mic input, which is
especially useful when recording interviews or narration.
SMPTE Time-Code Generator/Reader
The built-in SMPTE time-code generator/reader lets you select the Drop
Frame/Non-Drop Frame (in 59.94Hz mode only) and Free Run/Rec Run
modes, preset and regenerate. User bits are also provided.
Fast Scene Searches with Thumbnail View
Image data is recorded as a file for each scene. Thumbnail images and
file information are automatically attached to each file to enable
smooth, easy confirmation
and deletion of files
displayed on the
LCD monitor.

8. Assist Functions and Interfaces for Professional Recording
Compact, Lightweight and Perfectly Balanced New Focus Assist Functions
The super-compact AG-HMC151 weighs only 3.7 pounds 1.7 kg. A new focus assist function with
It combines small size and light weight with an ideal balance — the HD compatibility has also been
center of gravity is in the hand grip –- to bring exceptional comfort and added to the AG-HMC151. This is
maneuverability to handheld recording. The zoom lens further enhances in addition to a center zoom
shooting ease and convenience, letting the AG-HMC151 handle a wide function that enlarges the center of
range of applications without requiring a conversion lens. the frame, and a histogram display.
You can select from three display
Superb Mobility for Low-Angle Shots and Interviews modes: center zoom, histogram, or
• The upper part of the handle grip combined center zoom and Focus assist (combined mode)
contains both the Rec Start/Stop histogram. And the Push Auto button temporarily activates the AF
button and a lens zoom control (with system for quick focusing in manual mode.
three speeds). This design assures
easy shooting even at low angles. Simplified Waveform and Vectorscope Display
• The LCD monitor mirror mode The AG-HMC151 has waveform and vectorscope display functions as
is convenient when shooting well. A single touch of the WFM key displays the waveform and vectors
interviews. of the captured video signal on the LCD monitor.
13X Cam-Driven Optical Zoom and 10X Digital Zoom
The cam-driven (mechanical) manual zoom ring provides the same fast,
precise zooming and feeling as cameras with interchangeable lenses.
The servo-driven zoom also allows slow zooming.
The AG-HMC151 is equipped with a digital zoom that instantly
magnifies the image by any of three fixed values — 2X, 5X or 10X. Use
it together with the 13X optical zoom lens, and you get super-telephoto
magnification equivalent to a 130X zoom, without the drop in light
intensity that happens when using a lens extender.
Waveform Monitoring(WFM) VECTOR (Vectorscope)
Scene File Dial
Set this dial for instant recall of an entire set of shooting conditions. Six
preset files are provided, and you can change any of the six file names
and their settings as desired. You can also store the settings to an SD
Wide Tele (13X optical zoom) 13X optical zoom X Memory Card, and load them when desired.
10X digital zoom (130X)
File Description
Manual Focus and Aperture Control F1: — Standard settings
The manual focus ring, which gives you a level of operating ease that F2: FLUO. Indoor shooting under fluorescent lights
approaches an interchangeable lens, can be used to control the aperture
F3: SPARK Provides for Extra Color & Detail
too, by switching the Focus Ring (Focus/Iris) selector. You can also add
backlight correction or spotlight correction to the auto aperture F4: B-STR Enhanced gradations of luminance in low light scenes
function. F5: CINE V Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize contrast
F6: CINE D Cine-Like setting shifted to prioritize dynamic range
*The recording image format is not affected when the F5 or F6 file is selected. The 25p/24p/30p
recording mode must be set separately.

9. Three User Buttons TC Set and User File Copy with Multi-Cameras
The AG-HMC151 allows 11 functions (listed below) to be assigned to Connecting two AG-HMC151 cameras with a RCA cable allows the
the User buttons. The three buttons are arranged in a group for easy use. slave camera to synchronize with the master camera, which enables
Assigned functions can be accessed at the touch of a button. time-code-matched editing with multiple cameras for “TC synchro
Assignable Functions editing.”
Spotlight: Automatic aperture correction for scenes with spotlights
Camera-1 Camera-2 Camera-3
Backlight: Automatic aperture correction for scenes with backlighting
Black Fade: Fade-in/fade-out from and to black
*Recording format for both
master camera and slave camera The TC value of the camera-2 and 3 are matched to the camera-1
White Fade: Fade-in/fade-out from and to white must be the same.
ATW: ATW (auto-tracking white balance) on/off
ATW Lock: ATW lock on/off
SD Down-Conversion Output (Composite/Component)
The AG-HMC151 is equipped with both composite (RCA) and
Gain: 18 dB gain on/off
component (Mini D4) video outputs, allowing HD images to be down-
D. Zoom: Digital zoom (2X, 5X, 10X) converted and output as SD images while they are being recorded or
Index: Scene indexing played. At the same time, a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio can be selected for
Shot Mark: Adds shot marks to the clip side crop, letterbox, or squeeze images. Audio output (RCA, 2 channels)
enables a wide variety of applications, such as viewing on an external
Last Clip Delete: Deletes the recently recorded clip
monitor or SD dubbing.
Gain Selector and ND Filter
The gain selector has three positions: L is fixed at 0 dB; and M and H
can be set to 0, 3, 6, 9, or 12 dB. 18dB can also be accessed as a User
button function. Three ND filters (1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, and 1/64 ND) are
built-in.
Slow-Speed, Synchro or High-Speed Shutter
The shutter speed can be freely selected, from the minimum 1/12* Side crop Letterbox Squeeze
second for Slow-Speed to the maximum 1/2000 second for High-Speed.
Other Professional Features
The Synchro Scan function is ideal for recording images from monitors.
• White balance: Three values (A/B/Preset) of white balance with the
*In 50Hz mode. When set to 59.94Hz mode, minimum slow-shutter is 1/15 second. auto tracking white function.
HDMI Digital HD Output Terminal • Mode check: Displays a list of the camera settings on the viewfinder
The AG-HMC151 is equipped with a next-generation HDMI (High and monitor.
Definition Multimedia Interface) output terminal for digital transferring • Zebra: Select any two levels from among 50% to 105%, in 5% steps.
of high-quality HD video and audio signals. • Center marker: Provides an accurate numeric display of the brightness
at screen center.
*A separately purchased cable may be required for connecting the AG-HMC151 to a professional
monitor. • Tally lamps: Provided on the unit’s front and rear.
• Remote: Controls zoom, rec, focus and aperture. Allows use of any
PC Connection via USB 2.0 camera remote controller that is compatible with the AG-DVX100 or
The standard USB terminal (Type mini B) allows the AG-HMC151 to AG-HVX200.
connect to a PC in device mode. This lets a Windows PC installed with • Color bar signal output.
the provided AVCCAM Viewer software to upload, copy, and write HD
video files, as well as transfer them to AVCHD-compatible editing
software for HD production.

10. The AVCHD Format Enables Smooth Production
and Easy Internet Distribution.
Tapeless Design Means Lower Total Costs
Unlike tape, AVCHD files require no digitising*1 and can be directly and quickly transmitted*2
to an HDD in a Windows PC/Mac. This makes it easier to use motion images in new
IT applications*3, like content production, Internet distribution and source material archiving.
AVCHD's direct editing also saves you time and effort in TV program production.
And AVCHD means lower costs for both media and equipment maintenance.
1: Editing may require conversion to an intermediate codec, depending on the editing
Nonlinear Editing System software. The conversion speed will vary depending on the hardware specifications of
USB 2.0 the Windows PC or Mac, the software used for converting, and the file format being
converted.
BD/DVD Production *2: Maximum speed: 22 MB/s (Using a Class 10 SDHC Memory Card. Speed depends on
the hardware specifications of the Windows PC or Mac). Some computers may not
AG-HMC151 recognise the SDHC Memory Card. If that occurs, use an SDHC Memory Card Reader.
Windows PC/Mac Web Image
*3: AVCHD-compatible software is required. The minimum system requirements for using
the software must also be satisfied.
SD/SDHC Memory Card
Load Data to a Windows PC/Mac or Write It to a Blu-ray AVCHD Nonlinear Editing
Disc with AVCCAM Viewer (Download it for Free) Compatibility with existing HD editing environments AVCHD files can be
AVCCAM Viewer *1 for Windows transferred at high speed by using the USB 2.0 interface to connect the
PC/Mac*2 makes it easy to preview AG-HMC151 or an SDHC Memory Card reader to a Windows PC/Mac.
AVCCAM files and other AVCHD This dramatically improves productivity when compared with the time-
motion images, still image and consuming task of digitising.
meta-data, with very simple
operation. Files can be played
from an SD Memory Card, Blu-ray USB 2.0 BD (BD-Video)
Disc, or hard disk, and saved to a
PC (hard disk) from an SD Memory
AG-HMC151
Card or Blu-ray Disc. Files can also DVD (AVCHD)
be copied or deleted, meta-data can be displayed, and data can be AVCHD compatible
Nonlinear Editing System*
written to an SD Memory Card or Blu-ray Disc*3.
AVCCAM Restorer software can also be used to restore files that were DVD-Video
damaged, for example, by a power interruption during recording. (SD)
USB 2.0
[Windows PC]
• CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo (2.4 GHz or faster) SD/SDHC SDHC
• OS: Microsoft® Windows7(32bit), Windows Vista® SP1(32bit), Windows® XP SP2 or later (32bit) Memory Card Card Reader
• RAM: 1024 MB or more for Windows Vista®,
512 MB or more for Windows® XP (1024 MB or more recommended) *New AVCHD transcoder software is available for free downloading on the following website.
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>
[Mac]
• CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.6 GHz or faster
• OS: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) /10.5 (Leopard) /10.4 (Tiger)
• RAM: 1024 MB or more (2048 MB or more recommended)
Bundled*1 with EDIUS Neo 2 Booster
*1: AVCCAM Viewer software can be downloaded for free from the following Panasonic website.
PASS registration is required. For details, please visit the following website and click on
Nonlinear Editing Software*2
“Support and Downloading Information.” (Windows PC only)
<https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/desk/e/download.htm>
*2: Copying and playing data on Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE Ver3.0) are not supported by Mac OS X 10.4 This software makes it simple and
(Tiger). easy to edit full-HD images, and also
*3: Do not insert a disc [DVD (AVCHD)] produced with the provided HD Writer 2.5E software into a
device that does not support the AVCHD standard. If it is inserted into such a device, the disc may lets you burn Blu-ray and DVD discs.
not eject. Also, do not play the disc with a device that does not support the AVCHD standard.
Features
• The EDIUS Neo 2 Booster allows for real-time, native editing of
AVCHD video.
Copying onto BD/DVDs with DVD Recorder • Without special hardware, AVCHD codec engine can process
You can easily copy AVCHD data onto the built-in HDD of a Panasonic more than 3 real-time streams simultaneously.
DVD recorder. You can also copy HD images onto a BD or DVD. (tested with an Intel® Core™ i7 CPU system)
• It supports Windows® 7.
[PC Minimum System Requirements]
• Intel or AMD CPU 3.0 GHz or faster. (Multiple CPUs or multi-core CPUs are recommended.
SSE2 and SSE3 instruction sets supported.
SDHC/SD
Intel Core 2 Duo or faster required for real time AVCHD editing–Core i7 recommended.)
AG-HMC151 Memory Card DVD Recorder* BD/DVD (AVCHD)
• OS: Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit) (Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate) Microsoft®
Windows Vista® SP1 (32-bit/64-bit) (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate), Windows®
*Needs to be compatible with AVCHD. DVD recorder is not available in some areas. XP SP2 or above (32-bit) (Home/Professional)
• RAM: 1GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
*1: Limited time offer. The package model number is AG-HMC151EU
HD Playback on a Monitor *2: Only the EDIUS Neo 2 Booster install disc is bundled with this
Full-HD images recorded in AVCHD can be previewed on a monitor. package. The Bonus Content CD is not included with the bundle
version. Also, PASS registration is required to install the software.
HDMI
For more details, please visit the following website:
SDHC/SD
<http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
AG-HMC151 Memory Card (Starting AVCCAM EDIUS Neo 2 Booster Bundle Sales)>
Monitor
For details about EDIUS Neo 2 Booster, please visit:
*Needs to be compatible with AVCHD playback. Use an HDMI cable with Type A terminal. <http://www.grassvalley.com/products/edius_neo_2_booster>
(Not compatible with VIERA Link)

11. Options Specifications
VW-VBG260 [GENERAL]
Battery Pack Power Supply: DC7.2V (using with battery), 7.3V (using with AC adaptor)
• 7.2V 2,640mAh Power Consumption: 9.8W (when recording)
(Supplied with the AG-HMC151) Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% (No condensation)
Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg camcorder only
Approx. 1.98 kg including SD memory cards, supplied battery, and microphone
Dimensions: 154 (W) mm × 164 (H) mm × 397 (D) mm, excluding the projection part
VW-VBG6 [CAMERA]
Battery Pack Pick-up Device: 3CCD (1/3 inch interline transfer type, and progressive modes supported)
• 7.2V 5,800mAh
Lens: LEICA DICOMAR lens with optical image stabilizer, motorized/manual mode switching
13× zoom, F1.6 — 3.0 (f=3.9mm to 51mm/35mm equivalent: 28mm to 368mm)
Optical Color Separation: Prism system
ND Filter: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Gain Selection: 50i/50p/60i/60p mode: 0/3/6/9/12/18 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)
25p/30p/24p mode: 0/3/6/9/12 dB, (0dB fixed in slow shutter mode)
AG-MC200G Shutter Speed: 50i/50p mode: 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
XLR microphone (Preset) 60i/60p mode: 1/60 (OFF) sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec.
•Sensitivity: •40 •3.5 dB (0 25p mode: 1/25 sec., 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.
30p mode: 1/30 sec., 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.
dB=1V/Pa, 1kHz) •Maximum Input 24p mode: 1/24 sec., 1/50 (OFF) sec., 1/60 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.
level: 127 dB (1000Hz, Distortion Shutter Speed: 50i/50p mode: 1/50.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec.
within 1%) •S/N: More than 69 dB (Synchro Scan) 60i/60p mode: 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
25p mode: 1/25.0 sec. to 1/248.9 sec.
30p mode: 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
24p mode: 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed: 50i/50p mode: 1/12 sec. and 1/25 sec. 25p mode: 1/12 sec.
60i/60p mode: 1/15 sec. and 1/30 sec. 30p mode: 1/15 sec.
Minimum Luminance: 3 lx (when F1.6, 12dB of gain and 1/25 or 1/24 sec. of shutter speed)
SDHC memory card Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x (in 1080/50i, 720/50p, 1080/60i or 720/60p video format)
Filter Diameter: 72 mm
[Recording]
Recording Format: AVCHD
Compression Method: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording Media*: SD Memory Card : 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (FAT12, FAT16)
SDHC Memory Card : 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB, 32GB (FAT32)
BT-LH2550 Recording Video Format: PH mode: 1080/50i, 1080/25p (over 50i), 720/50p and 720/25p (over 50p)
25.5” HD/SD LCD monitor (50 Hz mode) HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/50i only
Recording Video Format: PH mode: 1080/60i, 1080/30p (over 60i), 1080/24p (native),
(59.94 Hz mode) 720/60p, 720/30p (over 60p) and 720/24p (native)
HA, HG and HE mode: 1080/60i only
Transmission Rate: PH mode: approx. 21 Mbps (VBR, max 24 Mbps)
HA mode: approx. 17 Mbps (VBR)
HG mode: approx. 13 Mbps (VBR)
HE mode: approx. 6 Mbps (VBR)
[Video System]
BT-LH1760 Video Signals: 1080/50i, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 720/60p
17” 100Hz/120Hz HDMI Output: HDMI × 1, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 720/60p, 480/60p and 576/50i
HD/SD LCD monitor (Not compatible with VIErA Link)
Component Output: Mini-D × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Composite Output: Pin jack × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
[Audio System]
BT-LH1710 Compression Method: Recording/Playback: Dolby Digital/2 ch
17” HD/SD LCD monitor Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz
Quantization: 16 bit
Compression Bit-Rate: PH mode: 2 CH 384 kbps, HA, HG and HE mode: 2 CH 256 kbps
[Audio IN/OUT]
XLR Input: XLR (3 pins) × 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2), LINE/MIC selectable, High impedance
LINE: 0 dBu, MIC: -50 dBu/-60 dBu (selectable in menu)
BT-LH900A
Internal Microphone: Stereo microphone
8.4” HD/SD LCD monitor
Line Output: Pin jack × 2 (CH1, CH2), Output: 316 mV, 600 Ω
HDMI Output: 2 ch (Linear PCM), 5.1 ch
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm diameter) × 1
Built-in Speaker: 20 mm (round) × 1
[Other Connectors]
BT-LH80WU USB: Type mini B connector (compliant with USB ver. 2.0)
7.9” HD/SD LCD monitor
Camera Remote: Super Mini jack (2.5mm diameter) x 1, for zoom and rec start/stop operations
Mini jack (3.5mm diameter) x 1, for focus and iris controls
TC PRESET IN/OUT : IN: 1.0 to 4.0 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
(also used for VIDEO OUT) OUT: 2.0±0.5 Vp-p, low impedance
[Monitor]
*An HDMI-DVI-D conversion connector is required to connect the LCD Monitor: 3.5 inches, LCD color monitor, 210,000 pixels
AG-HMC151 to the BT-LH2550/LH1760/LH1710 monitor. For all other Viewfinder: 0.44 inches, LCD color viewfinder, 235,000 pixels
monitors, a D-Terminal component (Y/PB/PR BNC terminal) conversion cable is
required. [Standard Accessories]
AC adapter/charger, 2640mAh battery pack, AC cord, DC cord,
Wireless remote controller with button-type battery, Microphone holder, Eye cup, Shoulder Belt,
Component video cable, PIN-BNC conversion plugs, Ferrite core, Binder, CD-ROM
The following accessories are attached to the unit. Lens hood cap and INPUT 1/2 terminal cover
*SD/SDHC Memory card (8MB to 32GB) can be used for storing/reading scene file and user file, and reading metadata.
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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* Not all models are eligible for extended warranty coverage.
* Please note that this extended warranty is not available in some countries/region see website below for the details.
*1: The basic warranty period may vary depending on the country/region see enclosed warranty card for warranty coverage.
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The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.
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Please refer to the latest Non-linear Compatibilty Information, AVCHD
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
Support and Downlord and Service Information, etc. at panasonic web site.
[Countries and Regions]
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France +33 (0) 1 55 93 66 67 Switzerland +41 (0) 41 259 96 32
Germany, Austria Turkey +90 216 578 3700
+49 (0) 611 235 401 U.K +44 (0) 1344 70 69 20
Professional & Broadcast Greece +30 210 96 92 300
IT Systems B.U. Europe Hungary +36 (1) 382 60 60
Panasonic AVC Systems Europe Italy +39 02 6788 367
a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Montenegro, Serbia
Hagenauer Str. 43 +41 (0) 26 466 25 20
65203 Wiesbaden, Germany Netherlands +31 73 64 02 577
Norway +47 67 91 78 00 Factories of Systems Business Group have received
Tel. +49 (0)611 235 481
Poland +48 (22) 338 1100 ISO14001:2004-the Environmental Management
www.panasonic-broadcast.com Portugal +351 21 425 77 04 System certification. (Except for 3rd party's peripherals.)
SP-HMC151E3
10K1001ZM-1 Printed in Japan